Mattifying BB cream
The face is the part of the body that needs the most care. And for this, a huge number of cosmetic products have been created today, one of which is a matting BB cream. If you believe the manufacturers, then this is not an easy tonal remedy, but a real panacea for all women.
What it is
This tool is a hybrid of a regular day moisturizer and foundation. This real beauty balm first appeared in Germany in the late 1960s. It quickly gained wide popularity due to its ease of use, efficiency and ease of application. This cream, or rather, its updated version, was brought to our country from Korea and immediately fell in love with our compatriots.
The name of this wonderful remedy can be deciphered as masking minor imperfections or, simply put, BB cream is a beauty balm. It allows you to hide minor skin defects, nourishes it, moisturizes it, protects it from ultraviolet color and prevents its rapid aging. Depending on the variety, this balm can have a mattifying, moisturizing or tanning effect. In our country, as well as in Korea with its humid climate, tinted BB cream has gained the most popularity, because it has a number of advantages.
Features and Benefits
BB cream, or rather, its use allows you to replace several cosmetic and care products at once. Easy application and a wide palette of shades make this product available to women of all ages and skin types. This is especially true for ladies with oily skin. After all, the use of this matting balm will allow you to preserve the beauty and radiance of your face for a long time, while avoiding any hint of oily sheen.
It is worth noting that there are products on sale that are aimed at both the use of different ages and the use of their specific age group of women. Therefore, when purchasing a BB cream, this point should be taken into account.
Among the main advantages of this balm are the following:
- A wide palette of shades and an affordable price. Almost all cosmetic brands are engaged in the production of these products. Therefore, they are on sale in a wide range and at various prices, which makes it possible for every lady who wishes to make a purchase.
- Replacement of several funds. There are 7 in 1, 9 in 1, and 5 in 1 BB creams on sale. This means that using this tool, you will be able to achieve several goals at once, which means that you do not have to use a moisturizer, makeup base, concealers and correctors. This will not only reduce the volume of cosmetic bags, but also save on the purchase of additional care products.
- Moisturizing, nourishing and mattifying the skin at the same time. It is these goals that are most often pursued by women, especially those with oily skin. After all, healthy, beautiful and matte skin is the dream of many.In addition, the use of the cream allows the cells to receive the necessary nutrition for their normal functioning, thanks to which the skin looks healthy and young, and the aging process slows down.
- The effect of masking is also possible due to tinting properties. You can hide slight redness, dark circles under the eyes or acne marks with this tool with one hand movement. Such BB balms are a real find for those who have problematic facial skin.
- Reliable protection of the face from ultraviolet radiation is another indisputable advantage. After all, its excess leads not only to the appearance of age spots, but also leads to premature fading of the skin.
- A light brightening effect will help not only make the complexion a little lighter, but also give it a healthy and natural glow.
But in order for this cream to be able to fully perform all the functions, it must not only be chosen correctly, but also applied correctly.
Selection and application rules
When purchasing a BB cream, pay special attention to its age limit. If it is not indicated by the manufacturer on the tube, then girls of all ages can use it. For summer, you should purchase a product with UV protection of at least 30 SPF. For a cream used in the winter, this figure can be equal to 15 units.
It is also necessary to determine the intensity of skin toning. There are products with a slight tinting effect, and there are regular BB tonal products. The more imperfections on the skin, the stronger the masking property should have the cream itself. And be sure to pay attention to the packaging indicating that the cream has a matting effect.Not all BB creams can give a matte finish to the face, this should be taken into account when buying.
Particular attention should be paid to the application of this tool. There are several rules, following which you can make your face perfect:
- It is necessary to use a cream, taking into account the type of your skin. So, on a sensitive face, it is better to apply it with a soft, wide brush, which is often used for powder. It will allow you to evenly cover the face with a cream without irritating the skin. For mixed skin, no devices are needed, the cream should be applied to it with fingertips. Owners of oily skin should definitely use a cosmetic sponge.
- As before applying any other cream, the face and neck should be pre-cleansed with a special foam and wiped with a tonic.
- Apply this balm on your face in small amounts., otherwise the face may look very unnatural.
- It is necessary to apply one drop on the forehead, chin, nose and cheeks. This amount will be quite enough to mask all the imperfections and prevent the greasy shine from appearing on the face.
- Shade the cream should be from the center of the face to the ears, temples and neck. This must be done with gentle, massage movements until the product becomes invisible on the skin.
- In that case, if BB cream is used not as a base for makeup or a replacement for day cream, but is applied as a foundation, the skin must also be pre-cleansed. Then a day cream or foundation is applied, and after that the cream itself is used. In this case, it is recommended to use it in the same volumes as the usual foundation.
These simple and useful recommendations will allow you to experience the high effectiveness of this combined remedy.
Contraindications
Many people forget that BB remedies, like some others, have their own contraindications for use. It is ignorance of their existence that often leads to the misuse of the tool, and as a result, the appearance of negative reviews about its use. The main obstacles to using this balm are:
- Childhood. Makeup artists strongly do not recommend the use of this tool for children. In its composition, it contains silicone, which is able to clog pores and cause inflammation. If there are any small skin defects, it is best to contact a specialist beautician.
- Tendency to manifestation of an allergy. Before purchasing a whole tube, it is recommended to first buy a tester and only after you are sure that there is no allergy, you can make a purchase. Otherwise, there may be big health problems, up to Quincke's edema.
- The presence of any skin disease is a serious and major contraindication to the use of BB cream. Of course, it can help mask some imperfections, but you can only heal the skin and give it a healthy look by contacting a specialist.
In addition, according to experts, it is contraindicated to use a product that is not suitable for your age and skin type. It simply will not work effectively and will not bring any benefit.
Mattifying BB creams are mainly intended for oily and combination skin, and therefore it is better for owners of its dry type to refrain from using such a product, unless otherwise indicated on the package.
Rating of the best manufacturers
An increasing number of manufacturers today offer customers to purchase their own BB cream.In order not to get confused in such a wide range and make the right choice, we have compiled a small rating of the best creams with a matting effect.
Korean is deservedly in the first place Finish Up BB Cream. Perfectly masks any skin imperfections. Narrows enlarged pores, nourishes, mattifies and protects it. It has a small volume of the tube and a relatively high price compared to other analogues, which fully pays off with high efficiency and economical consumption.
BB cream by Bourjois An excellent mattifying agent designed for owners of dry skin types. Reliably masks imperfections and does not allow greasy shine to appear. The big plus is the packaging. The shape resembles a saucer with a lid, inside which there is not only the cream itself, but also a mirror with a sponge for applying it.
NYX Professional Makeup another great cream, high price, pays off in full with the functions that the manufacturer announced, namely masking, matting, protection, nutrition and moisturizing.
Idealia by Vichy and with the effect of equalizing the tone, designed for women with a specific skin tone, namely gray or yellowish. Gives the skin a beautiful pinkish color and inner radiance.
Foundation BB cream "Perfection" Avon promises to make your face naturally matte and luminous from within. At the same time, it will be protected from any negative influences and will retain its beautiful radiant appearance for a long time.
Company Propeller, known for its affordable and high quality skincare products, it also launched its own BB cream. It is ideal for those with problem skin.Affordable price, high efficiency, moisturizing the skin, making it dull and, most importantly, preventing the appearance of acne and acne is exactly what the manufacturer guarantees to its customers.
BBcream "Light Skin" by Evelin It is intended for use by women 30 years of age and older with oily or combination skin. According to the manufacturer, this is not just an ordinary BB cream, but a real anti-aging agent. It performs all the functions of a regular BB cream, but at the same time smoothes out small and mimic wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new ones. By the way, Evelin produces other creams of this type for different ages and skin types.
World famous company Garnier is also actively engaged in the production and release of such BB creams. A distinctive feature of the products of this brand is a denser texture of the product compared to all of the above. The tool is sold in two versions: for oily and normal skin, and performs the same functions. I would especially like to note that the product has only two shades, and even then they are very dark, so not every woman will be able to choose the right cream for herself from this manufacturer.
Reviews
But the manufacturer's promises are one thing, and the impressions of those who have already tried this cream on themselves are completely different. So let's find out what women think about this remedy in the next video.
In general, reviews about this tool are overwhelmingly positive. Women note the obvious convenience of its use compared to other creams and tonics.Significant savings, according to them, are also obvious, because you don’t have to spend money on a bunch of different tubes, it’s enough to buy only one BB cream, but you should remember that a good cream cannot cost less than 250 rubles.
But about the matting effect, reviews vary. Unfortunately, not all manufacturers have taken care of its high efficiency. Therefore, in order not to be disappointed in your purchase, we recommend that you pay attention to the manufacturers from our rating, women have no complaints about their products. All these manufacturers produce high-quality creams that perfectly mattify the skin without overdrying it and at the same time nourish, moisturize and protect.